HH Jayapataka Swami - Guru Vakya
Sacred Paraphernalia of sacrifice
"The sacrifice of chanting the Holy Names of the Lord, Sankirtana-yajna, brings everything connected onto the transcendental platform
. Even the drums and musical instruments used in the sacred chanting are considered transcendentalized. Therefore it is an ancient tradition that before performing the
Sankirtana-yajna
, the devotees offer flower garlands and sandalwood pulp to the mrdanga drums, kartala cymbals and to the devotees participating in the sacrifice of chanting the Hare Krishna mahä-mantra.
The ceremonial drums and cymbals are worshiped as they are used exclusively in the sacrifice of chanting Hare
Krishna, Hare
Krishna
, Krishna
Krishna
, Hare Hare/ Hare Räma, Hare Räma, Räma Räma, Hare Hare, and thus they are considered as sacred paraphernalia of the sacrifice.
"
"Vaisnava Ke" - Verse Twelve (Purport) by HH Jayapataka Swami
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